Explore the Area

Peaceful surroundings

KwaNojoli (Somerset East) is a small peaceful town, and you should be able to get most provisions you need. It is the perfect place to take a stroll in the early morning or late afternoon, and if you hear the dogs barking, peek over the wall to see if cattle are roaming the streets.

Shopping in Somerset East (KwaNojoli)

The town has a number of shops, including a Spar & USave (supermarkets), a couple of liquor stores, and clothing stores. Most shops are open from around 8:30am and close at 5:00pm on weekdays. They are open from around 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays. Although there are a couple of corner café type shops open on Sundays, most of the chain stores are closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. The Spar is open from 7:00am to 7:00pm daily (except on Christmas day and Boxing day).

Fly Fishing Shop

The Wild Fly Fishing in the Karoo Fly shop is opened by arrangement, any time within reason, Sundays included. The shop stocks a variety of fly tying materials and other fly fishing equipment. It also stocks a large range of Alan's flies, specifically designed for the area.

Banks in town

There are four banks in town, Standard Bank, First National Bank, Absa Bank ang Capitec.  They operate on standard South African banking hours, except that some of them close their offices between 1:00pm and 2:00pm on weekdays. Capitec Bank does have longer hours, closing at 5:00pm and is open on some Public Holidays. There are, however, several ATM's around town which operate 24-hours a day.

Fuel stations

Some filling stations operate from 6:30am to 10:00pm daily, but there is one that operates 24-hours per day in the town of KwaNojoli (Somerset East). There is also a 24-hour filling station in Cookhouse, 24km from KwaNojoli (Somerset East).

Weather

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